Thomasville, NC (ZIP 27360) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Thomasville is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Thomasville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomasville was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $19.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 2010), causing $10M in damages. Ice Storm on Mar 6, 2014 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 27360 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (12 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomasville, NC, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Thomasville (ZIP 27360) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Thomasville has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 27360 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $19.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.9M in property damage in the Thomasville, NC area (ZIP 27360). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →